November Issue, 1999     No. LII

The cancellation of some European language courses at the Chinese University has provoked controversy. Go to article

RELATED ARTICLE: Evaluation at a glance

EDUCATION: 
Fees for science students

It is said the it is not fair if students from different departments pay the same tuition fees because the resources used by different departments are not the same. Go to article

SOCIAL ISSUES:
Better forgive than forget

Four Hong Kong youths talk about their experiences on a trip to war-ravaged lands. Go to article

SOCIAL ISSUES: 
Breaks from work

Recent statistics show that workers in Hong Kong suffer from long working hours. Workers are calling for changes. Go to article

EDUCATION:
Using Putonghua as a teaching medium

Eighteen schools are using Putonghua as a teaching medium in Chinese lessons. Whether or not this helps students upgrade their proficiency in Chinese remains to be seen. Go to article

PEOPLE:
Michael Wong believes that he can fly

Although many people call him a gweilo, Michael Wong is an out-and-out Chinese. Go to article

CULTURE: 
Art no longer abstract

Students now have a better chance to understood the arts under the "Artists-in-Schools Programme". Go to article

LEISURE: 
Shuttlecock: A traditional sport in modern times

Shuttlecock is popular among the elderly. However, some youngsters are addited to it as well. Go to article

CULTURE: 
Online novels

More writers are putting their novels on the Internet so that more readers will be exposed to their work. Go to article

SCIENCE: 
Solving the mysteries of dreaming

Everyone dreams, but dreaming is still a mystery to many. Go to article

LEISURE: 
Sake: New choice of alcoholic drinks

This traditional beverge in Japan is gaining acceptance from local young adults. Go to article

PEOPLE: 
Unmarried young mother

Having to take care of a child at the age of 18, an unmarried young mother shares her joys and concerns. Go to article

Cover Story: The cancellation of some courses provokes controversy. Go to article
 

Photo feature: Mark I estates are desappearing from Hong Kong. Go to article

People: Michael Wong is Chinese, not gewilo. Go to article

FROM THE EDITOR:
Education reform simplified: Putting the cart before the horse

The educational reform should be based on how to upgrade the standard of the students, but not just the cancellation of the examinations.
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